Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 272-240 BC. Phi- and Aristeid-, magistrates. Reduced standard. Nude youth on horseback to right, being crowned with wreath by Nike flying to right above; ΦI in right field, [Α]ΡΙΣΤΕΙΔΑΣ below horse / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding branch and trident; monogram to right, TAP[AΣ] below. Vlasto 911; HN Italy 1042; HGC 1, 895. 6.52g, 20mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone with lustre around the devices.
From the inventory of a North American dealer;
Privately purchased from A.H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd;
Ex European collection, formed before 2005, Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 18, 18 December 2021, lot 136.
Price realized | 750 GBP |
Starting price | 450 GBP |
Estimate | 750 GBP |